What affects one ward, affects the others, too

Jun. 24, 2012

Written by

Cliff Kilpatrick

At a recent Zanesville City Council meeting, a resolution was before the council to approve or disapprove a C-class liquor permit at the Starfire Convenience Store on the corner of Pershing and Pine streets. I was there to support disapproval, and thankfully, the permit was denied by a vote of 5 to 2.

While I was pleased with the result, I was immensely bothered that there was not a consensus among the council members to deny the permit -- even after four individuals gave what I felt were very valid reasons to deny the request. I sat there thinking, if there was ever a time for city council to be of one ...